By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro, Inc. has announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Deborah Thomas is retiring from the company. “In her 24 years at Hasbro, Deb has been instrumental in transitioning Hasbro from a toy and game company to a global branded entertainment leader,” said Chris Cocks, Hasbro Chief Executive Officer. “Deb … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Deborah Thomas Set to Retire from Hasbro, Inc
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Smiley x Moleskine Collection For Those Who Take Happiness Seriously
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Moleskine has released a new stationery collection that embodies the don't worry, be happy philosophy of Smiley. The exclusive box set was released as a licensed collaboration to celebrate Smiley’s 50th anniversary, and comes with feel good quotes, planners and plenty of pages to express your creativity. Smiley and Moleskin's … [Read more...] about Smiley x Moleskine Collection For Those Who Take Happiness Seriously
Who’s News: Adidas Appoints Bjørn Gulden as its New CEO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bjørn Gulden will take on the position of CEO at adidas and will serve on the company's Executive Board beginning Jan. 1. The current CEO of Adidas AG, Kasper Rorsted, and the Supervisory Board mutually agreed that he would step down as CEO and leave the company on Nov. 11, 2022. “We would like to thank Kasper Rorsted for his major … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adidas Appoints Bjørn Gulden as its New CEO
The Beautiful Game Gets A Beautiful Playlist From EA Sports
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts has released the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack in collaboration with the music streaming platform Spotify. The Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack consists of 100 songs from EA SPORTS FIFA video game soundtracks released over the last 25 years. Forty of the songs on the official playlist will be featured in the FIFA 23 video game, … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Game Gets A Beautiful Playlist From EA Sports
Hasbro’s NERF Brand Opening Experiential Entertainment Centres in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocafella Leisure has entered a licensing agreement with Hasbro for a NERF Action Xperience entertainment centre in the UK. The NERF toy brand is best-known for a line of blasters that shoot foam-based projectiles. The brand is currently owned by the multinational entertainment conglomerate, Hasbro, Inc. The NERF-based family … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s NERF Brand Opening Experiential Entertainment Centres in the UK
Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Von Dutch has partnered with Popeye for a custom apparel collection in support of the ocean-cleanup organization, The SeaCleaners. Von Dutch is a streetwear fashion brand that was created in the early 2000s, and is currently owned by the French company, La Groupe Royer. “Ultimately, this collection is a blend of two cultural icons in … [Read more...] about Popeye’s Fashion Update From Von Dutch Raising Funds For The SeaCleaners
MGM Creates AI-Driven Software to Locate and License Film Clips
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is launching the MGM Clip Locator, an AI-driven platform that will enable marketers and filmmakers to easily source and license clips. MGM is an entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. MGM's film library includes over 4,000 titles that … [Read more...] about MGM Creates AI-Driven Software to Locate and License Film Clips
Fans Get a Kick Out of New Cobra Kai Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Television and GameMill Entertainment have released a new licensed video game based on the Cobra Kai TV series. The video game is called Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. It serves as a sequel to the first licensed video game, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues. The game is inspired by the action-comedy series, Cobra Kai, … [Read more...] about Fans Get a Kick Out of New Cobra Kai Video Game
Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TheSoul Publishing is expanding the reach of its family-friendly channels through a partnership with the safe streaming platform Kidoodle.TV. Starting this month, three of TheSoul's channels will be featured across the Kidoodle.TV service in both English and Spanish. The channels included in the licensing deal are 5-Minute Crafts, Slick … [Read more...] about Kidoodle to Air Three Shows Licensed From TheSoul
Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to headlines in some top news and tech sites, October was a rough month for the metaverse. In fact, if the dire projections from multiple media outlets were to play out as advertised, it’s fair to say the metaverse is a complete flop, and licensing companies should cut ties as fast as possible. A story in the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?